Books are an important part of early childhood. Pop-up and movable books add a touch of magic to the experience. Believing that the magic comes from the process of the craftsperson, we describe two computationally-enhanced books that blend traditional and digital craft to add the magic of sensor-based interaction to the experience. The first book explores the process of making handmade paper and takes advantage of embedded bend sensors and the flex of the page as an interface. The second book explores the use of pop-up elements as an interface to a set of video segments that help tell a story.

The Handmade Paper Book, The Pop-up Book